California Marinas Docked by Drought

Dry Spell Brings Hard Times to State's Lake and River Tourism Industry

CASTRO VALLEY, Calif.—California's relentless drought is beginning to dry up revenue in its popular lake and river tourism industry. Marinas and boat ramps across the state are turning away customers, and even spots where water is still relatively plentiful say visitors are staying away, assuming things are worse than they are.

Casualties abound from a three-year dry spell that also has wreaked havoc on California agriculture and...